The Purple-winged Roller (Coracias temminckii) is a striking bird species known for its vivid plumage and acrobatic flight, found only in parts of Southeast Asia. It's part of the roller family (Coraciidae), known for their bright colors and aerial displays.

 

🐦 Quick Facts: Purple-winged Roller

Feature	Details
Common Name	Purple-winged Roller
Scientific Name	Coracias temminckii
Family	Coraciidae (Rollers)
Conservation Status	Least Concern (IUCN Red List)
Endemic to	Sulawesi and nearby Indonesian islands
Habitat	Forest edges, open woodland, plantations
Size	Approx. 30–34 cm (12–13 inches) long

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🌈 Appearance:

• As the name suggests, the wings are a vivid purple with iridescent blues and greens.

• The head and back are brownish, contrasting with the more colorful wings and tail.

• The tail is long with bluish hues, adding to its elegant flight display.

• Like other rollers, it has a sturdy body, strong beak, and upright perching posture.

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🌍 Distribution & Habitat:

• Found only in Indonesia, primarily on:

  • Sulawesi

  • Buton

  • Muna and other nearby islands

• Prefers lowland and hill forests, as well as open countryside with scattered trees.

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🧠 Behavior and Diet:

• Usually seen alone or in pairs, perched on treetops or wires.

• Diet mainly includes:

  • Large insects (grasshoppers, beetles)

  • Small reptiles

  • Occasionally small mammals or birds

• Known for aerial hunting: drops down quickly to catch prey on the ground.

• Performs dramatic rolling and diving flight displays, especially during breeding.

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🐣 Breeding:

• Nests in tree cavities or sometimes in old woodpecker holes.

• Lays about 2–4 eggs.

• Both sexes are thought to share incubation and feeding duties.

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🔍 Did You Know?

• The Purple-winged Roller is closely related to the Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis), but it is found only in Indonesia, making it endemic.

• Despite its bright coloring, it is sometimes overlooked due to its preference for tall trees and quiet behavior.

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🛡️ Conservation:

• Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, but habitat destruction could become a threat.

• Not heavily impacted by the pet trade or hunting, unlike some tropical birds.

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